English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher
Reports to:
Supervisor of Pupil Services
Primary Purpose:
Provide English language instruction and support to students whose primary language is not English.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or or higher from an accredited institution.
- Valid license issued by the Ohio State Board of Education in Elementary and/or Secondary education
- TESOL endorsement
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Successful BCI/FBI background check.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) to identify a student's level of English language proficiency.
- Administer the OELPA yearly to English learners to determine proficient level.
- Plan and deliver targeted English language instruction and adapt standard content-area lessons, such as math or science, so multilingual students can learn.
- Build students' English language proficiency and support their academic success across content areas based on students' language proficiency and learning needs.
- Develop and implement standards-aligned lessons that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support students' access to the general education curriculum.
- Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation of language development.
- Communicate with families and school personnel regarding student progress and instructional needs.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.